Adelaide (Australia): After a decent outing in the two-match series against India, ‘A’, uncapped all-rounder Beau Webster has earned a maiden call-up to the Australian Test side for the second fixture of the Border Gavaskar Trophy. In the unofficial Test series against India A, he was the second-highest run-getter for Australia by racking up 145 runs with an average of 72.50. He also took seven wickets for the team.
"To get a few runs and wickets (for Australia A) was pleasing against a strong Indian side," Webster said as quoted by the International Cricket Council (ICC).
"Any time you're playing 'A' cricket, it's the one step below Test level, so it does hold you in good stead. To get the call from 'Bails' (selection chair George Bailey) at the end of the NSW (Shield) game was a really proud moment and I can't wait to get stuck in.”
Webster’s addition to the squad will bolster their pace unit and also he can provide backup for Mitchell Marsh.
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Marsh played in the Perth Test and bowled 17 overs during his spell. It was the most he bowled in a Test since the 2019 Oval Test.
Webster has over 5000 first-class runs and close to 150 first-class wickets in his career so far.
Australia suffered a loss in the first Test against India even after bundling out the opposition on 150 as the visitors scripted a comeback. The team conceded a defeat by 295 runs and are trailing by 0-1 runs. The second Test between both teams will start on December 6 in Adelaide.
